Many of us thoroughly enjoyed watching the CJ Cup Byron Nelson PGA event on television recently and hearing the commentators telling us the weather was good at 70 degrees fahrenheit. In the northern hemisphere, days are getting warmer. Read more here in the newsletter: https://online.retailtribe.com/Client/OnlineEditor/EMV.aspx?n=6986776&r=622630
Congratulations to our Ladies Standard Bank International Pairs Winners!
I trust all our members had a wonderful Easter weekend with friends and family. The weather has been great, and the greens recovered quickly after the hollow-tining. The scores posted in competitions bear testament to the excellent weather and how good our greens are. Read more here in the newsletter: https://online.retailtribe.com/Client/OnlineEditor/EMV.aspx?n=6986774&r=622630
Craig Stirton is a golf content creator who has been working in the golf industry since 2016, first as an intern at Golf Digest South Africa followed by more than six years as media liaison for the South African Disabled Golf Association. This gave Craig a deep love for storytelling in the written and spoken form. Read more here in the newsletter: https://online.retailtribe.com/Client/OnlineEditor/EMV.aspx?n=6986772&r=622630
We would like to inform you that our autumn hollow-tining and course maintenance program will commence on Monday, 24 March 2025. Hollow-tining is a vital practice that involves removing small cores of soil from the greens. Read more here in the newsletter: https://online.retailtribe.com/Client/OnlineEditor/EMV.aspx?n=6986769&r=622630
The 2025 Club Championships have kicked off with an exciting start. On Day 1, Cole Cruickshank opened his campaign with an excellent score of 65 (-7), setting a high standard for the competition. He was closely followed by Brian Mampies with a score of 68 (-4), Josh de Klerk with 70 (-2), and Nathan van der Westhuizen with 71 (-1). Read more here in the newsletter: https://online.retailtribe.com/Client/OnlineEditor/EMV.aspx?n=6986767&r=622630
The 2025 Club Championships will be held on the following dates: March 1, 2, 8, and 9, 2025. All four rounds will be played in stroke play format only. This year, we are pleased to announce that prizes will be awarded for various divisions: A Division (both gross and net), B Division (both gross and net), and C Division (both gross and net). The Navy Cup, Lothian, Seniors etc. will be played during the year. Read more here in the newsletter: https://online.retailtribe.com/Client/OnlineEditor/EMV.aspx?n=6986763&r=622630
As the new year is in full swing, we welcome the opening of schools on Wednesday for the 2025 academic year. Congratulations to all the parents whose children completed their school careers at the end of 2024, and we trust that the matric results exceeded expectations. To all the youngsters starting their school journey in 2025, we wish you all the best. Read more here in the newsletter: https://online.retailtribe.com/Client/OnlineEditor/EMV.aspx?n=6986760&r=622630
We need your vote - Help us to become Dale Hayes' Club of the Year
Dale Haye's is looking for the Best Club in South Africa. Please follow the link to Dale Hayes’ newsletter. Could we ask for our members to participate in the voting process and take Royal Cape to the top where we belong! Read more and vote here in the newsletter: https://online.retailtribe.com/Client/OnlineEditor/EMV.aspx?n=6981550&r=622630
A huge thank you to the members of the Anniversary Committee, who organised the week of festivities and competitive golf. The week started off with the Royal Cape Open where 104 players participated, and our current Club Champion finished in second place in tough conditions. Well done, Cole Cruickshank! Take a look at our newsletter to see all the results: https://online.retailtribe.com/Client/OnlineEditor/EMV.aspx?n=6986187&r=622630
With the full dams and penalty areas covered with beautiful indigenous water lilies also known as the frog’s pulpit; and the return of our resident birds of prey soaring above our fairways, it is a clear sign that summer has arrived and we are looking forward to an eventful and successful next few months. Read more here in the newsletter: https://online.retailtribe.com/Client/OnlineEditor/EMV.aspx?n=6981549&r=622630
Please note that the summer green fee rates for 2024/25 have been updated. The rates have been adjusted to align to the market, balancing competitiveness with surrounding clubs. These changes have been endorsed by the Board, and will take effect from 12 October 2024.
We've got an action-packed Anniversary Week ahead!
We are excited to announce our Anniversary Week, taking place from November 11 to November 16 2024! This week is a special time for us to celebrate the rich history and vibrant community of the Royal Cape Golf Club. Read more about what is happening during the week here: https://online.retailtribe.com/Client/OnlineEditor/EMV.aspx?n=6976659&r=622630